NCLEX-RN
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Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with Graves' disease is brought to the ER with a suspected thyroid storm. The nurse expects to see what signs and symptoms?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Thyroid storm presents with fever, tachycardia, agitation, and sweating. None of the options fully match, but A (irregular heartbeat, vomiting) is closest, though seizures and jaundice are less typical.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse knows that the client's symptoms will be most improved by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A warm shower reduces morning stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis by improving joint mobility and reducing inflammation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching the mother of a newborn to care for the umbilical cord. What should the nurse advise the mother to do if the cord becomes soiled with urine or feces?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Washing with mild soap and water, rinsing, and drying (
C) cleans the umbilical cord safely without irritation. Alcohol (
A) and povidone-iodine (
D) may be too harsh, and a dry cloth (
B) is ineffective.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse observes a 2 1/2-year-old toddler in the waiting room. Based on expected child development, the nurse expects to see the child engaged in which type of play?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Toddlers (2-3 years) engage in parallel play, playing alongside but not cooperatively with others, due to developing social skills.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements reflects Kohlberg's theory of the moral development of the preschool-age child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kohlberg's preconventional stage for preschoolers involves moral decisions based on consequences, such as avoiding punishment or gaining rewards.